Ambode (Masala Vade)

   Ingredients          

   Chana dal 1 cup (100 grams)
   Green chillies 3
   Chopped coriander leaves 2 table spoon
   Chopped pudina (mint)  leaves 2 table spoon
   Ginger 1 small piece
   Salt to taste
   Grated coconut 4 tsp
   Finely chopped onion 1
   Oil for deep frying

 
Procedure

• Soak chana dal in water for 3-4 hours and drain it.
• Grind chana dal, green chillies, ginger and grated coconut with a little water if necessary until medium consistency (neither too nice nor too coarse).
• Add to the above chopped coriander and pudina and grind little.
• Remove to a container and add salt and chopped onion and mix well. Make medium sized balls, flatten it and deep fry in hot oil until dark brown and well cooked. Serve hot.